A robust and efficient catalyst of CdxZn1−xSe motivated by CoP for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution under sunlight irradiation

Abstract

Cd_xZn_1−xSe/CoP composites have been well studied as effervescent photocatalysts for H₂ evolution. These composites are highly efficient at 45.1 mmol h⁻¹ g⁻¹ and have a high quantum yield of 11.8% at ∼520 nm. The tunable energy band of Cd_xZn_1−xSe facilitates photo-electrons transferring to CoP via chemical bonds between components. Advances in Cd_xZn_1−xSe/CoP for photocatalytic H₂ evolution provide a new strategy for future splitting of seawater.